Golden hour & sun position app

Golden Hour &
Sun Position App

Know when to go and where to look. Find golden and blue hour, explore the Sun and Moon, and preview the Sun’s path in augmented reality.

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Available for iOS and Android.

  • Golden & blue hour
  • Sun & Moon planning
  • Augmented reality

See the light before you go.AR preview

Golden Hour Calculator

Plan your shoot around the light

Plan your next photo shoot around the light. PhotoTime helps you check golden and blue hour times, explore the sun’s direction and preview its path with augmented reality. Available on iOS and Android.

Explore the sun’s position

Choose a location and date to see where the sun will be. Use the sun position map to plan your viewpoint and compare morning and evening compositions.

Get reminders before your shoot

Set a reminder for the light you want to photograph. Check the location and date before your shoot, then arrive early enough to set up and confirm conditions.

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Preview the sun path with AR

Preview the sun’s path with AR from your shooting position. Check the alignment against the real horizon and look for buildings or terrain that could block the light.

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Plan your location on the map

Explore golden and blue hour directions on the map. Choose your shooting position before the light changes, and check the horizon on location.

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PhotoTime features

Golden Hour Calculator

Check golden and blue hour times for your location and chosen date.

Predict sunset quality

Use the sunset and sunrise quality forecast as a planning aid.

AR module

Preview the sun’s direction with augmented reality.

Moon and Weather modules

Check Moon timing and weather before your next photo session.

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Golden hour occurs shortly after sunrise and before sunset. Its timing and duration vary by location and season. Select a location and date in PhotoTime to plan your session.

Choose your location or search for another place on the map. Check the sun’s direction before choosing where to stand and which way to frame the shot.

Select tomorrow or another date in PhotoTime. The change in timing depends on location and season, so check the selected date rather than assuming a fixed daily difference.

Use the AR view to preview the sun’s position. Calibrate your phone when needed and confirm the overlay against the real scene before relying on an alignment.

Blue hour occurs before sunrise and after sunset. Check its timing in PhotoTime and bring a tripod when you plan to photograph static scenes in low light.

Golden Hour Photography Tips

Photography guides

Join our Golden Hour Lovers Facebook group

On our Facebook group of sun surveyors and sunset lovers.

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